The only other major film to debut in the Top 10 was "Warriors of Virtue." The martial arts adventure, aimed at the kiddie crowd, took in $3.6 million for seventh place, according to Exhibitor Relations Co., which tracks box-office figures.

In fourth place was "Liar Liar" with $5.8 million. Jim Carrey's over-the-top farce has been hugely successful, pulling in $151.5 million in just seven weeks.

"Romy and Michele's High School Reunion," a comedy that co-stars Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino, was in fifth place with $5.6 million, followed by "Anaconda." The relatively low-budget horror film about killer snakes grossed $5 million. It has earned $49.8 million in four weeks.

"The Saint" was eighth with $3.2 million, followed by "Murder at 1600" with $3 million.